Economy Vinyl-Coated Looseleaf Binder from Japan
Budget 1.5-inch looseleaf binder with thin vinyl overlay on fiberboard covers and round rings for school use. Falls under HTS 4820.30.00.20 as the primary structure is paperboard, with vinyl as a protective coating. Lightweight design for student notebooks and homework organization.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document vinyl as coating (<20% weight) so paperboard remains principal material for Chapter 48
• Include origin certificates for fiber content if using recycled paperboard
• Separate from file folders in shipments to prevent averaging into 4820.40